Rusty and her friends, Wendy Jo and Urleen, then explain to a bemused Ren that dancing is illegal after Moore passed a law forbidding dancing after a horrifying car accident involving four kids returning from a dance. After Girl Orchestra2b. The musical tells the story of the dance-loving teenager Ren MacCormack, who moves to the southern town of Bomont, where loud music and public dancing are prohibited for minors. Ren McCormackChicago Friends: Dani, Lindsay, Stevie, MartyEthel McCormackReverend Shaw Moore Chuck Cranston Ariel Moore Vi Moore Lulu WesRustyUrleenWendy Jo Coach Roger Dunbar - the high school gym teacherEleanor Dunbar - his wifeRusty Willard HewittPrincipal ClarkCopCoach DunbarLyle TravisBetty BlastEleanor DunbarCowgirl BonnieCowboy BobCowgirl JudeCowboy ChetCowgirl Laura JoBickleJeterGarvin, ENSEMBLEYoung People (including Kids, Friends, Students, Girls, Boys, Boy 1, Boy 2, Guys)Congregation (including Choir, Parishioners)BandCowboysCouncil MembersTownspeople. Start planning your production with a cost estimate you can save and share with your team. Dec 19, 2016 - Explore Lizz Thomas's board "Footloose Costumes", followed by 155 people on Pinterest. This tool is unavailable at the moment. Ren MacCormack is looking for allies and plans to circumvent these regulations with a big party. Rusty overhears them, as do several cowboys, who begin to mock Willard. 8f, 8m, 10 any gender, Stage Adaptation by Dean Pitchford and Walter BobbieBased on the original screenplay by Dean PitchfordMusic by Tom SnowLyrics by Dean PitchfordAdditional Music by Eric Carmen, Sammy Hagar, Kenny Loggins and JimSteinman, Image: 2019 Kennedy Center Production (Jeremy Daniel), Nominee: 1985 Academy Award, Best Original Song (Footloose)Nominee: 1985 Academy Award, Original Song (Lets Hear It For The Boy)Nominee: 1985 Grammy Award, Best Soundtrack Album Nominee: 1999 Grammy Awards, Best Musical Show AlbumNominee: 1999 Tony Award, Best Book of a MusicalNominee: 1999 Tony Award, Best ScoreNumber One! NO PART of this publication including photographs or original editorial content may be reproduced by any means without the expressed permission of the publisher myBurbank.com Inc. 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PLEASE BE ADVISED: There are multiple versions of this title. The cost and license availability quoted are estimates only and may differ when you apply for a license. At school the next day, Ren shows up late to gym class with Ariel and Willard and explains to the teacher that he was jumped by Chuck, but the teacher won't listen. The first keyboard part is played by the conductor. The school's musical department won a national competition earning a free license package to perform the musical . ", Now you can read the Jamaica Observer ePaper anytime, anywhere. Paramount. Chris Penn, John Lithgow, Dianne Wiest, Kevin Bacon, Sarah Jessica Parker, Lori Singer. Holding Out For A Hero Ariel, Rusty, Wendy Jo and Urleen7. Before you proceed, please double-check to ensure that you are applying for the version you want. They are overjoyed. The Parker. Willard gives Ren some advice that his beloved mother told him and explains that he can't give up ("Mama Says - You can't back down/Mama Says - You can't back down - Reprise"). This estimator is only for non-equity/amateur productions. Rusty comes to his defense, saying that he might not be perfect, but she loves him anyway ("Let's Hear it for the Boy"). Published by Hal Leonard, 2011. The main love theme from Footloose, and now used in The Bachelor in Paradise, is one of the better-known of the many, many cheesy earworms that the era of love ballads produced. On top of Shaw's displeasure at his daughter's disobedience, a nervous Ren unintentionally insults him in an attempt to ease his worries, making the situation more awkward and causing all of Shaw's friends (who were over playing a game of bridge) to dash off. It runs through May 8. License. New York, NY, Accessibility Statement Terms Privacy |StageAgent 2020. DE. When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, he is prepared for the inevitable adjustment period at his new high school. Out of Council - Orchestra14c. When the reverends rebellious daughter sets her sights on Ren, her roughneck boyfriend tries to sabotage Rens reputation, with many of the locals eager to believe the worst about the new kid. The weekly Saturday Saline Farmers Market at Liberty School is canceled. To the rockin' rhythm of its Oscar and Tony-nominated Top 40 score (the soundtrack album reached number one on the Billboard charts and has sold over 17 million copies!) Scene Change to Burger Blast Diner - Orchestra6. So, they become friends. Ren, Ariel, Willard and Rusty visit the Bar-B-Que, a country-western dance hall in a neighboring town (Still Rockin). She gives Ren a Bible marked with various passages he can use for his motion. College/University, Community Theatre, Ensemble Cast, High School, Large Cast, Middle School, Professional Theatre, Regional Theatre, Star Vehicle Female, Ages 12-17: Camp Broadway Ensemble @ Carnegie Hall. It ca You'll have to sign in before you share your experience. Footloose Full-Length Musical, Dramatic Comedy / 7f, 8m Stage Adaptation by Dean Pitchford and Walter Bobbie Based on the original screenplay by Dean Pitchford Music by Tom Snow Lyrics by Dean Pitchford Additional Music by Eric Carmen, Sammy Hagar, Kenny Loggins and Jim Steinman The explosive movie musical bursts onto the live stage! Footloose: the Musical Peacock Theatre 12th to 30th Sept 2017 "Based on the 1984 screen sensation starring Kevin Bacon, Footloose: The Musical tells the story of city boy Ren, who has to move to a rural backwater in America where dancing is banned. Some comments may be republished on the website or in the newspaper; email addresses will not be published. During Rusty's song, Ren tries to teach Willard to dance, who after much initial stumbling and apprehension whips off an amazing dance combination, much to Rusty's surprise. The score is the best kind of blast from the past! Cincinnati Enquirer, A crackling show better than the movie! Green Bay Press-Gazette, Footloose: Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 1998, 1. It's about a girl who tries to break into the high school hierarchy and faces a knot of, well . Shaw expresses his concern over Ariel's relationship with Chuck Cranston, but when Vi attempts to assure him their fling will soon cool down, he silences her and storms off to finish writing his sermon. Try contacting these organizations to get contact information for rights holders: American Society of Composers and Publishers: (212) 621-6000. Please understand that comments are moderated and it is not always possible to publish all that have been submitted. With dynamic new songs augmenting the powerhouse hits from its bestselling Oscar-nominated score, Footloose celebrates the exhilaration of youth, the wisdom of listening to one another, and the power of forgiveness. Ashley is a graduate of Cal State Northridge receiving a Bachelors in English with an emphasis on writing. Saline, MI 48176 The 1998 musical is based on the 1984 movie of the same name. Mike Reno from Loverboy and Ann Wilson from Heart sing the duet, and it really is a solid entry to the soundtrack because of their vocal talents being . Kudos to the directors for mounting such a special show. The songs stayed at . Furthermore, the show now begins with Rusty, Wendy Jo, and Urleen singing the opening of "Footloose" instead of Ren and the boys, and during "Learning to be Silent", Ariel sings with Vi and Ethel during the song. Footloose returned to the West End in September 2017 at the Peacock Theatre with Gareth Gates and Maureen Nolan confirmed to take on the roles of Willard and Vi Moore.[5]. I Cant Stand Still Ren4. The heartfelt story that emerges pins a father longing for the son he lost against a young man aching for the father who walked out on him. Dubbed Fashion Ova Style, this staging of Footloose was deemed another successful one for promoters Broadway Productions. Age - appearing as a high school senior ARIEL MOORE - SHAW & VI's . Oak Grove Lutheran School, 124 North Terrace North, Fargo, United States. You may also like the following events from Oak Grove Performing Arts: Tickets for Footloose - The Musical can be booked here. It tells the story of a city teenager who moves to a small town where rock music and dancing have been banned. Scripts and rental materials are not included in this estimate. 'Footloose' star:Kevin Bacon and wife Kyra Sedgwick cut loose doing viral 'Footloose' TikTok dance 'An American in Paris' March 31-May 15, 2023. Somebodys Eyes (Reprise) Rusty, Wendy Jo, Urleen, Chuck, Lyle and Travis 8. 2019 Kennedy Center Production (Jeremy Daniel), Strong Role for Leading Man (Star Vehicle), Rodgers & Hammerstein's Oklahoma! With this Oscar-nominated hit score the celebrated film musical now bursts explosively onto the stage. At the town council meeting, Ren stands up and explains to the council, including the principal, coach, his aunt & uncle, and Moore, that dancing is written about in the Bible and should not be illegal. Cast. After a tense moment, Shaw and Vi join the dancing and the entire town rejoices (Finale: Footloose). Distributor. Footloose is a 1998 musical based on the 1984 film of the same name. This time directed by Karen Bruce, it starred Cheryl Baker and Stephen McGann and went on to tour another 11 venues mainly in the south of England and Scotland. Chicago teen Ren McCormack (Kevin Bacon) moves to a small, southwestern town whose fundamentalist preacher has banned dancing and rock music. Out of "Paradise" - Orchestra14b. A bevy of females capitalised on the two-for-one entry special b. When he tells them that Ariel is not where they think she is, Vi and Shaw becomes very worried. E.g. With dynamic new songs augmenting the powerhouse hits from its bestselling Oscar-nominated score, Footloose celebrates the exhilaration of youth, the wisdom of listening to one another, and the power of forgiveness. After her fathers lengthy sermon on the evils of rock & roll and the endless chant of pornography, Shaws daughter Ariel runs off to a gas station to meet her delinquent boyfriend Chuck Cranston, along with his buddies Travis and Lyle. Luthers Youth Edition of Footloose was designed for school age performers and celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people and guiding them with open hearts and minds. The SHS Drama Club presents Footloose the musical March 3rd-5th. When Ren takes Ariel's order, she flirts with him. However, our advertising department can be more than accommodating if emailed: If readers wish to report offensive comments, suggest a correction or share a story then please email. The soundtrack recording reached #1 on the Billboard charts, and went on to sell over 17 . Footloose runs through Saturday, July 16th at Theatre By The Sea, Wakefield, RI. The three night production ended with a special surprise at Luthers Footloose. Concord offers a full suite of resources to help you put on the show of a lifetime! Tom Snow has been making music, recording albums and writing hits for himself and other artists - on record, on radio, in the United States and all over the world - since the early 1980s. The girls warn Ren to keep a low profile. We welcome reader comments on the top stories of the day. Footloose requires a pit orchestra in a rock combo style. Full-Length Musical, Dramatic Comedy Take a look below at how you can enhance your show! When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, he is not prepared for the strict local laws, including a ban on dancing instituted by the local preacher, who is determined to exercise control over the towns youth. Sign up today to unlock amazing theatre resources and opportunities. Equity/professional customers should contact the Licensing department directly at [emailprotected] to inquire about a title's availability. Almost Paradise. Ren gives a speech instead during the meeting. Ren shares his plan with all of the students and eventually wins them over. "Mama says" was also shortened and cut Jeter, Bickle, and Garvin's solos. Fees and availability are subject to change during the application process. This tool is unavailable at the moment. Dean was nominated for four Academy Awards (winning the 1981 Best Song Oscar for "Fame," Walter Bobbie directed the New York productions of Bright Star, Venus in Fur, The Landing, Golden Age, School for Lies, Irving Berlin's White Christmas, Chicago, The Submission, Cabin Pressure, The Savannah Disputation, New Jerusalem, High Fidelity, The Other Woman, The Marri Tom Snow has been making music, recording albums and writing hits for himself and other artists - on record, on radio, in the United States and all over the world - since the early 1980s. She even surprised guests by auctioning off a one hour vocal lesson with her that helped to raise $650 for Luthers music program. ETHEL's son. Footloose Musical Writers: Dean Pitchford Walter Bobbie Tom Snow Jim Steinman Overview Show Information Book Dean Pitchford, Walter Bobbie Music Tom Snow, Jim Steinman Lyrics Dean Pitchford Conceived By Dean Pitchford Based on the Play/Book/Film Based on the film Category Musical Number of Acts 2 First Produced 1998 Genres Drama, Comedy, Romance On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Add items to your Top Picks by clicking the heart icon as you navigate through the website Notwithstanding the Rental Material return instructions set forth in your licensing agreement, you do not need to return your Rental Materials for this title. L.A. Weekly, "Footloose is an exuberant entertainment, bursting to life with music, romance and dance." But his world comes to a standstill when he arrives at Bomont to find dancing and rock music . 2019 Kennedy Center Production (Jeremy Daniel), Strong Role for Leading Man (Star Vehicle), Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella (Broadway Version), Nominee: 1985 Academy Award, Best Original Song (Footloose). She holds PTA roles at both elementary and junior high levels, is admin to Burbank mom groups on Facebook, and is the founder and past President of the Magnolia Park Merchants Association. 5 ratings by Goodreads. Based on the original screenplay by Dean Pitchford.